ocr: Schacht, Hjalmar SCHACHT, HJALMAR (1877-1970) German economist and political figure Schacht tock an edremely active: part in the nightist: nationahst oppositaon, and playeda central role int the pottical ntrigues that culminated in, Adolf! Hitler's appointment as chancellor. In March 1933, he was reappouled Presider: oft thel Rechsbank, and in August 1934 be also became Narister of Economic. Aflairs. In May 1935, he was: made Gencralevoumacihiger fuer die Kinegwitschat(ChuePleupolentary for the War Economy) It was Schach who directed ther rehabaitation of the Geman economy vader Hiller and the ...